Types of Italian Food

Commonly, when we hear there is spaghetti for dinner we will be expecting a red tomato sauce with meat and seasonings poured over long thin spaghetti. Spaghetti is actually a type of pasta. It is commonly the main course in American homes, but in traditional Italian homes, it would be the first course, with the main course to follow. Traditional types of Italian food and how they are served is a little different than the Americanized version of Italian food.

Here are some types of Italian food and what part of the meal it is traditionally a part of:

 Antipasto-appetizers that can be served either hot or cold
 Primo (the first course)-pasta with sauce, risotto, polenta
 Secondo (the second course/main course)-fish, beef, chicken, veal, wild game
 Contorno (side dish)-salad, vegetables, soup
 Doce-deserts like cakes, cookies, or ice cream

Seasonings that give Italian food its flavor include oregano, garlic, thyme, sweet basil, bay leaves, and Italian seasoning blends. The following are types of pasta:

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